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“The grouchiest character since the Grinch." —School Library Journal, starred review A hilarious, heartwarming picture book from a New York Times bestselling author and award-winning illustrator about a tiny king who grows into a big-hearted monarch after he banishes almost his entire court from the palace. Tiny Cedric, King ME the First does not like being small. AT ALL. So he decides to banish anyone taller than him from his palace. Which is everyone, basically. The only ones left are the babies. And now they’re in charge of the Royal Duties! How will Cedric cope—especially now that he must kiss boo-boos and read bedtime stories? Will he become a kinder, gentler, BIGGER king? Filled with colorful illustrations and ensuing hi-jinks, this charming picture book is perfect for children of all ages AND sizes!
★2016 美國以撒.傑克.濟慈獎 Ezra Jack Keats Book Award ☆新插畫家獎☆ ☆馬偕兒童醫院 主治醫師 黃瑽寧☆ ☆兒童文學工作者 李貞慧☆ ☆林希陶臨床心理師☆ ★各界專家一致推薦 沒禮貌的蛋糕們不說請、不說謝謝,也從來不說對不起。 倒是很會插隊、搶玩具、忽略爸媽說的話…… 這一天,沒禮貌的蛋糕居然被巨大的獨眼怪給抓走啦!! 奇怪的是,最後沒禮貌的蛋糕居然改邪歸正啦!! 到底發生了什麼事呢? 本書特色: ★學會說請、謝謝、對不起;學會傾聽、分享 不說請、不說謝謝,也從來不說對不起; 很會插隊、搶玩具、忽略爸媽說的話…… 好像有點耳熟?! 蛋糕們跟孩子根本是同一個世界的生物啊! 沒禮貌的蛋糕某天被巨大的獨眼怪抓走,好像要發生什麼事啦!! 想不到…… 巨大的獨眼怪不像外表這麼可怕唷, 他們可是彬彬有禮、懂得傾聽、樂於稱讚他人的生物, 只是把沒禮貌的蛋糕當成帽子戴啦~ 調皮搗蛋的沒禮貌蛋糕,因為被抓走反而改掉一身壞習慣?!
Secrets long held are sometimes secrets best kept, right? When the sweet but reclusive clockmaker in town reaches out to Harvey to ask for her advice about a situation, the bookstore owner finds herself wrapped in a web of tales that leaves her unclear about what’s true and what’s not. As Harvey and her friends begin to unravel the truth from the legend, they discover a whole lot more than they bargained for, including a body. Can they discover who is the villain and who the hero before they become lost to the story themselves?
An indispensable guide to welcoming children—from babies to teens—to a lifelong love of reading, written by Pamela Paul and Maria Russo, editors of The New York Times Book Review. Do you remember your first visit to where the wild things are? How about curling up for hours on end to discover the secret of the Sorcerer’s Stone? Combining clear, practical advice with inspiration, wisdom, tips, and curated reading lists, How to Raise a Reader shows you how to instill the joy and time-stopping pleasure of reading. Divided into four sections, from baby through teen, and each illustrated by a different artist, this book offers something useful on every page, whether it’s how to develop rituals around reading or build a family library, or ways to engage a reluctant reader. A fifth section, “More Books to Love: By Theme and Reading Level,” is chockful of expert recommendations. Throughout, the authors debunk common myths, assuage parental fears, and deliver invaluable lessons in a positive and easy-to-act-on way.
Popular Mechanics inspires, instructs and influences readers to help them master the modern world. Whether it’s practical DIY home-improvement tips, gadgets and digital technology, information on the newest cars or the latest breakthroughs in science -- PM is the ultimate guide to our high-tech lifestyle.
Still the Best Guide for Getting Published If you want to get published, read this book! Comprehensive index lists dozens of subjects and categories to help you find the perfect publisher or agent. Jeff Herman’s Guide unmasks nonsense, clears confusion, and unlocks secret doorways to success for new and veteran writers! This highly respected resource is used by publishing insiders everywhere and has been read by millions all over the world. Jeff Herman’s Guide is the writer’s best friend. It reveals the names, interests, and contact information of thousands of agents and editors. It presents invaluable information about more than 350 publishers and imprints (including Canadian and univ...
Learn how to use children's books during storytime to approach sensitive topics and increase children's social-emotional wellness-and how to create storytimes that are engaging, participative, and FUN! The emotional challenges many children experience consume the time of teachers, exhaust parents, and sometimes lead children toward behaviors that prohibit social and academic success. Storytime to the rescue! Library storytimes prepare children for kindergarten; storytimes at home and in preschools allow teachers, parents, and children to think and talk about empathy and the importance of honoring your own and others' feelings. In Bringing Heart and Mind into Storytime, Heather McNeil teaches...
A story about a rude cake who never says please or thank you or listens to its parents, and a Giant Cyclops who is polite.
The Go-Go Guys do not want to go to sleep: they want to zoom around and do exciting things--but eventually it is time to go to bed.
閱讀是刺激腦力最直接簡便且有效的方式! 全盤了解孩子的成長脈絡, 你才會知道閱讀對孩子的學習力與成長力的關鍵影響! 想和孩子共讀卻力不從心,甚至不知如何進行而深感挫折? 領到閱讀禮袋也不知如何運用? 這本書乃因應上述的需求而寫成的,是給新手家長們的精品良書! 一天裡只要用20分鐘的陪伴,就能提升孩子的學習能力! 從0歲開始啟蒙教育,用共讀互動培養孩子的閱讀習慣,創造優良親子關係! 孩子的成長是環環相扣的接續過程,你需要說故事與親子共讀的實踐! 本書提供對孩子學習力與成長力的關鍵閱...